Sherrill
Meaning
“From an English surname/place name meaning bright hill or clear hill, from Old English scir and hyll.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Sherrill peaked in the 1930s and the 1950s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Sherrill
Most people given the name Sherrill in the United States were born between 1940 and 1969. The Sherrill you meet today is most often in her 60s or 70s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Sherrill deep dive
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